Mamacita Restaurant & Bar
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 346-8496
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Scott Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bar Scene 2007, Margarita 2007, Marina Restaurant 2007
- Hours:
- Kitchen: Sun-Tue 5:30pm-10pm, Wed-Sat 5:30-10:30, Bar: Daily 5:30pm-12am
Message from Mamacita Restaurant & Bar
Voted Best Mexican Restaurant 2006
- Full bar
- Authentic Mexican dishes
- Variety of margaritas
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Editorial Review for Mamacita Restaurant & Bar – by Gina Goff
The Scene
Two towering palm trees wrapped in twinkling white lights beckon diners into this signless eatery. Inside, the cabana-chic decor is at once striking and festive. Black-and-white photography and beautiful glass vases filled with long-stemmed flowers adorn the baby blue walls, while starburst-shaped amber chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Hints of Mexican influence include cacti perched around the kitchen's adobe walls, rough-hewn, dark wooden tables, and a weathered tin bar overflowing with well-heeled neighborhood locals.
The Food
Eschewing the notion that Mexican cuisine isn't worthy of gourmet preparation, the kitchen turns out elegant renditions of traditional dishes. The ever-evolving menu includes standout small plates like carnitas stuffed with slow-cooked pork, avocado, salsa verde and chile sauce, and spicy chilequilas--soft, warm tortilla nachos piled high with Chipotle cream sauce, shredded chicken and pepper rajas. A tender Meyer skirt steak marinated in guajillo butter is a favorite among heartier appetites, but sweet-toothed diners should save room for the cinnamon-dusted churros.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkTry the signature pomegranate margarita, made with infused La Pinta tequila.
Save TimeReservations are a must. Walk-in diners have been known to wait over an hour for a table.
When to GoDiners looking to share quiet conversation should arrive early; the hubbub from the bar grows as the night wears on.
Know Before You GoAlthough the bar stays open until midnight, the kitchen stops serving at 10:30pm.
User Reviews for Mamacita Restaurant & Bar
06/18/2008 Posted by bethgrd
yumm, yumm, and yumm. everything is great. everyone here is nice. you'll love it! try the guacamole and the fish tacos and the mojitos are divine.
Pros: good food!
Cons: loud!
06/14/2008 Posted by BCS1218
I made a reservation I WEEK ahead for a friend and me. We arrived 5 minutes early for our 8pm reservation - we waited 50 minutes for our table! (Meanwhile there was one 2-top and two 4-top tables empty the entire length of our wait). UNACCEPTABLE. The bar was so packed we absolutely had no chance to grab a drink (4-5 people deep) while we waited. …on a positive note, by the time we finally were able sit, our waitress was a wonderful and the food was VERY good. NB: I had walked in a few weeks prior without a reservation and had a shorter wait. Go figure.
Pros: Excellent food!!
Cons: Reservations don't really mean anything - you wait an hour for your table regardless
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